Security Control Assessor II (SCA II) (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility) -

RedTrace Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Federal holidays

Team bonding events

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) II to lead assessments of IS security controls across collateral, SCI, and SAP environments at Peterson SFB, CO. The role requires US citizenship and TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

The candidate will oversee RMF-based assessments, advise key stakeholders, and prepare SARs and POA&M, ensuring compliance with JSIG and DoD directives. Physical lifting of up to 50lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the duties.
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO, ISSM, SCA.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level II.
• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy, including SAP network integration.
• Assess ISs using RMF and JSIG guidance; advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO/AO on issues.
• Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendations for authorization.
• Assess IS threats and determine need for additional safeguards.
• Advise on impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
• Prepare SAR and ensure documentation for Authorization boundary.
• Initiate POA&M for weaknesses identified by SAR findings.
• Provide written recommendations for security authorization to Government.
• Discuss authorization recommendations and submit packages to AO/DAO.
• Assess changes to Authorization boundaries in operation.
• Review sanitization/clearing procedures per Government guidance.
• Assist Government inspections and responses to cybersecurity incidents.
• Ensure SDLC phases are addressed.
• Evaluate hardware/software security impact.
• Evaluate Continuous Monitoring effectiveness and implementation.
• Represent customer on inspection teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

• POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP*** Position Title: Security Control Assessor (SCA) II Location: Peterson SFB, CO

Position Description:

The SCA is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer's area of responsibility.

We are seeking an Security Control Assessor (SCA) II to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure
• Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues
• Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization
• Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required
• Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system
• Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary
• Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government
• Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO
• Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
• Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy
• Assist the Government compliance inspections
• Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken
• Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
• Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries
• Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans
• Represent the customer on inspection teams

Qualifications:

Required:

• 7 - 9 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO, ISSM, SCA
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level II
• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs

Security Clearance:

• TS, with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer